2006 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2010 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2010 Toyota Avalon is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Colorado would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Avalon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Avalon (268 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. (173 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado.
Because 2006 Chevrolet Colorado is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Avalon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Toyota Avalon (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Avalon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. 2010 Toyota Avalon has automatic transmission and 2006 Chevrolet Colorado has manual transmission. 2006 Chevrolet Colorado will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Toyota Avalon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Colorado | 2010 Toyota Avalon | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Colorado | Avalon |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 3500 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5019 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1486 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2819 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 70 L |
